Plaza de las Tendillas
SpainCórdoba37°52’42” N 4°46’48” W April 24 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Had a tour lined up for this morning to get oriented in Córdoba. First stop was the Mosque/Cathedral. What a mind blower! It is so unique and beautiful. There was a Christian church on the siteRead more
SpainCórdoba37°53’13” N 4°46’32” W
April 16 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
It took half a day and a couple of different telephone stores to figure out why I was periodically losing cellular data capability. It turned out that I was misreading European style digit four as aRead more
Traveler For anyone startled by the costumes…. “Wizards wear them and so do dunces. In ancient Rome, freed slaves donned them as a sign of their emancipation. In the 15th Century, noblewomen in France and Burgundy wore them as a status symbol, as did 19th-Century women in the eastern Mediterranean, who elaborately encrusted them with pearls and precious stones. Iron-age mummies known as the ‘Witches of Subeshi’, excavated from China’s Tarim Basin, along the northern Silk Route, were found to have fashioned them from black felt - their characteristic steep spire tapering to a peak nearly 60cm (2ft) above their heads. Despite its diverse ethnic origins, the tall pointed hat is likely, today, to elicit revulsion from those in the West who associate its distinctive shape with the sharp end of racial bigotry and the intimidating garb of the Ku Klux Klan. But photos circulating in the media this week from Seville, Spain, serve as a reminder of the multifarious meanings of even the most seemingly singular and inimitable of cultural symbols.”
SpainCórdoba37°53’19” N 4°46’35” W
April 15 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Today’s Camino was reported to be challenging and with no stops or services along the way so I used my bad foot as an excuse and took the fast road. this was a good day for that plan because thereRead more
SpainSotos de Albolafia37°52’27” N 4°46’38” W SpainLa Mezquita37°52’45” N 4°46’46” W February 4 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
🕌 Die Mezquita-Catedral gehört gemeinsam mit der Alhambra zu den wichtigsten islamischen Meisterwerken in Europa und mit ihren 23.000 m² zu den größten ehemaligen Moschee- und SakralbautenRead more
SpainTeatro Axerquía37°52’27” N 4°47’16” W SpainCasa de Sefarad37°52’47” N 4°47’2” W May 24, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
A day just cruising the district. Nothing special on the agenda. Googled our way between some highlights, which is working brilliantly. My skills are next level now!
We even checked in by Bluetooth toRead more
SpainCasa de Sefarad37°52’47” N 4°47’2” W May 23, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
A day and a half wandering the old Jewish quarter of Cardoba. Very scenic and a manageable number of tourists.
Temperatures mid to high 20s in the afternoon and shops shutting 3 to 6 pm. Siesta time,Read more
Mmmmm love these pics of sights you’ve seen have too many questions to print out here tho …. Love the ancient constructions and gardens… is that a private courtyard garden with all the flowers in pots???? Wonderful???? [Vivxxxx]
Traveler Supposedly represents a typical internal courtyard, but this one had gone the extra mile, as it was surrounded by niche tourism craft shops. We did see other nice ones but more modest.
SpainJuan Carlos I Park37°53’5” N 4°47’15” W May 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Another lovely day. We met Omnia at 9, had breakfast and headed off towards the Jewish quarter again, hoping to beat the crowds in the narrow streets…and we did..very successful - we found theRead more
SpainJuan Carlos I Park37°53’5” N 4°47’15” W May 16, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
It is my birthday and has been an excellent day, and it hasn’t finished yet. We met Omnia for a leisurely breakfast around 8.30 in the little bakery attached to, but not part of, the hotel. Then weRead more
Margaret's Travels Wonderful you celebrated your birthday with so much joy and happiness. Lots going on today! Happy Birthday 🎂🥂
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